Tips for supporting someone with bipolar

Tips on supporting a friend or family member with bipolar

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World Bipolar Day

World Bipolar Day is celebrated each year on 30 March. Get involved with Bipolar UK in 5 easy ways!
Self-management courses

Our 8-week online self-management courses help you manage your bipolar effectively. Find a course in your area and sign up for free today!
Women's Support Group

This online support group is for anyone who identifies as a woman who is affected by bipolar
Exeter

Our Exeter support group meets online on the 2nd Wednesday of each month

Regional Webinars: North

Join us for a free webinar will looking at the importance of early diagnosis of bipolar
Regional Webinars: Wales

This webinar addressed the latest research from the Bipolar Commission and speeches on topics such as risk factors for suicide, experiences of bipolar and suicide prevention.
What's living with bipolar really like?

In December 2021, Bipolar UK hosted a webinar to shed light on what it's like living with bipolar and how our peer support services can help
Self-management webinar: mood monitoring and triggers

Part three of a series of webinars from the experts at Cardiff University covering mood tracking and early warning signs of shifts in mood
Looking for bipolar self-management techniques? Here’s five for starters

Top tips to help you manage your bipolar - from people who know
Being Your Best With Bipolar 2020

On Tuesday 27 October 2020, Bipolar UK hosted an online conversation about ‘Being Your Best With Bipolar’
Self-management webinar: what is bipolar?

Find out more about Bipolar UK's collaboration with the National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH) at Cardiff University to organise a series of self-management webinars.
How trigger-management and exercise help me stay in remission

Bethany talks about her diagnosis and how she uses careful trigger management and exercise to help her to stay well.
Self-management webinar: women and bipolar

Part five of a series of webinars from the experts at Cardiff University covering the experience of women, pregnancy and childbirth
Self-management webinar: Understanding bipolar for family and friends

Part four of a series of webinars from the experts at Cardiff University designed to help family and friends understand the condition

Bipolar UK Mood Scale

Our mood scale can help you to keep track of your moods, and to spot your patterns, triggers and any early warning signs of a relapse
Join our eCommunity

Our eCommunity is an anonymous and supportive online forum for anyone affected by bipolar (including those without a diagnosis) to chat and share experiences
How do I know if I have bipolar?

What are the common signs of bipolar disorder
Is there a test for bipolar?

How can you get a confirmation of bipolar disorder?
What causes bipolar?

Find out what we know about the causes of bipolar
Speak to our Peer Support Line

Free support and information from our call-back service staffed by people affected by bipolar
Could mood swings mean bipolar?

An introduction to bipolar and how monitoring your moods and behaviour can help
Bipolar UK Mood Diary

Using this mood diary alongside our mood scale will help you keep track of your moods, allowing you to spot your patterns, triggers and any early warning signs of a relapse.
What is rapid cycling bipolar?

Read about rapid cycling, a type of bipolar disorder
If I experience mood swings does that mean I have bipolar?

How bipolar mood swings are classified using a the Bipolar UK mood scale